Hampson
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bow
Historical Forms
- Hermaneston 1244 Ass 1303 FA
- Hermanyston 1333 SR
- Hermeston 1346 FA
- Harmiston 1421 IpmR
- Harmeston 1563 FF
Etymology
Hermer is probably the Continental pers. name Heremar found in England in the form Hermer . Since all the earlier spellings, however, show medial n , it may be that the name contains the OE pers. name Hereman , the holding of the manor by one Hermer in 1086 being only a coincidence.
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